9780060741877

Alas, Babylon

"Alas, Babylon." Those fateful words heralded the end. When a nuclear holocaust ravages the United States, a thousand years of civilization are stripped away overnight, and tens of millions of people are killed instantly. But for one small town in Florida, miraculously spared, the struggle is just beginning, as men and women of all backgrounds join together to confront the darkness.

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About the Author:

"Pat Frank" was the lifelong nickname adopted by the American writer, newspaperman, and government consultant, who was born Harry Hart Frank (1908-1964), and who is remembered today almost exclusively for his post-apocalyptic novel Alas, Babylon. Before the publication of his first novel Mr. Adam launched his second career as novelist and independent writer, Frank spent many years as a journalist and information handler for several newspapers, agencies, and government bureaus. His fiction and nonfiction books, stories, and articles made good use of his years of experience observing government and military bureaucracy and its malfunctions, and the threat of nuclear proliferation and annihilation. After the success of Alas, Babylon, Frank concentrated on writing for magazines and journals, putting his beliefs and concerns to political use, and advising various government bodies. In 1960 he served as a member of the Democratic National Committee. In 1961, the year in which he received an American Heritage Foundation Award, he was consultant to the National Aeronautics and Space Council. From 1963 through 1964 the Department of Defense made use of Frank's expertise and advice, and this consultancy turned out to be his last response to his country's call. His other books include Mr. Adam and Forbidden Area.

Book Description Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2005. Soft cover. Book Condition: New. 5 1/4 By 8". Jacksonville Florida Author,"When a nuclear holocaust ravages the United States, a thousand year of civilization are stripped away overnight, and tens of millions of people are killed.But for one small town in Florida, miraculously spared. men & women of all backgrounds join together to fight the darkness.". Bookseller Inventory # 017117

Book Description HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States, 2005. Paperback. Book Condition: New. Reissue. 200 x 134 mm. Language: English Brand New Book. Alas, Babylon. Those fateful words heralded the end. When a nuclear holocaust ravages the United States, a thousand years of civilization are stripped away overnight, and tens of millions of people are killed instantly. But for one small town in Florida, miraculously spared, the struggle is just beginning, as men and women of all backgrounds join together to confront the darkness. Bookseller Inventory # KNV9780060741877

Book Description Harper Perennial Modern Classics. PAPERBACK. Book Condition: New. 0060741872 The survivors of a nuclear holocaust are forced to rely on their own resources as they join together in the struggle for survival amidst the ruins of Fort Repose, a small town in Florida. Reissue. 20,000 first printing. Bookseller Inventory # 4112554

Book Description Harpecollins Publishers, New York, 2008. Softcover. Book Condition: New. Fourteenth Printing. "When a nuclear holocaust ravages the United States, a thousand year of civilization are stripped away overnight, and tens of millions of people are killed.But for one small town in Florida, miraculously spared.men and women of all backgrounds join together to fight the darkness." Ships same or next business day. "New" stamp on the free endpaper, our stamp on the half-title page. ; Harper Perinnial Modern Classics; 0.94 x 7.87 x 5.28 Inches; 323 pages. Bookseller Inventory # 48252